Her New Knife
Philadelphia-based alternative quartet, Her New Knife return with new single "Lyre" along a tour alongside Slow Pulp.
Philadelphia band Her New Knife are excited to share their first new music since 2024’s chrome is lullaby EP with “Lyre,” out now via Julia’s War Recordings. “Lyre” unravels with a metallic riff, icy and bright guitars ring through the song as piano and weighted drums coat its foundation. The group’s signature precision is on full display, as Edgar Atencio’s vocals find space between each sound.
“A simple and beautiful pop song. Started with an arrangement I did on classical guitar, during a moment where I felt generally disaffected by music, writing this song and playing more classical guitar invigorated me, and this song was a catalyst for the final push towards finishing our album. The drums are a love letter to UNKLE and Massive Attack.
The glassy guitar parts are just Ben and I’s affinity for piano-like textures. There is also actual piano on the song. The song is not deep; the lyrics are essentially ‘I love music.’”
Edgar says of the release.
chrome is lullaby: re, a deluxe version of the band’s 2024 EP, arrived last fall. Featuring remixes from TAGABOW, Angel Emoji (Frost Children), Grimace, Red Rakes, Certain (Sword II), and SILICONE VALLEY, the remix EP delivered a collection of fresh reinterpretations from a lineup of boundary-pushing artists as they reshape the record’s pulse. The original EP became a quick fan favorite, with acclaim from International media outlets.
Her New Knife has had a major year of shows across North America, supporting The Garden and Bar Italia this past summer and playing the inaugural Total Bummer Festival. This weekend, their tour with Slow Pulp begins on November 9 at 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. Next year, they’ll appear at Treefort Music Festival in Boise, ID.
Her New Knife is a Philadelphia-based alternative quartet composed of Edgar Atencio (guitar and vocals), Ben Kachler (guitar), Carolina Schooley (bass and vocals), and Elijah Ford (drums). Formed in Tallahassee, FL, the project began as a collaboration between Atencio and Ford, who met in 2018 studying at Florida State University. Their first experimental release arrived in 2020, with Kachler and Schooley joining along the way. The band has released music via Julia’s War Recordings since 2023, beginning with lead dreams/flayed so light, their final Florida recording.
Drawing on influences like Björk, Arto Lindsay, and Siouxsie and the Banshees, Her New Knife are informed by art school backgrounds and classical guitar training. It’s all displayed through their minimalist live show, built on stark, black-box lighting and an appreciation for rhythm. They develop songs throughout long stretches on the road, locking in and finding the emotional expression of each part, and playing shows with The Garden, Mitski, julie, Frost Children, Water From Your Eyes, Spirit of the Beehive, They Are Gutting A Body of Water, and more.
Photo by Betsey Carroll
Tour Dates
November 2026
(w/ Slow Pulp)
9 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
10 – Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
12 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
13 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
14 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner
16 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
17 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
19 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
20 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
21 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
2027
3/31 - 4/4 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Fest †
† - Festival Appearance
